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Topic: Chantix Anyone (Read 131537 times)

Hey Milker day 9 and have noticed when I am around my dad when he smokes I get sick and the smell is like having the first cigarette ever.

It is even worse when you are in a enclosed room with alot of smokers knowing you cant light up. Sure do not even want to, I usually just leave the room. Hard to believe I would be saying that when I smoked for more than 12 years.

Keep up the good work. Get ready to get alot of support from all of us here who are on Chantix.

It seems too simple.. And it's interesting.. It's only day 2.. but I stopped smoking for 2 hours without noticing, then suddenly I took 2 or 3 cigs "in a row" like I did before, then out for 2 hours again.. I believe at day 2 there must be a small craving that makes me need a cig, then the habit of chain smoking, then I forget about it.

In any case I've smoked 100% less today than what I usually smoked in the last 20 years, that is only a pack instead of two. It seems unreal to me that it's so simple. I've tried everything before, and the cravings were just too much to handle.

I'm definitely not claiming victory, but this tiny pill definitely has an effect that I would never imagine before.

It's funny, I was not even thinking about getting a cig this morning when getting my coffee, it didn't come to my mind, whereas usually I wake up, get the coffee and immediately light up. However, then I read my email, and there was one from "getquit", which actually reminded me of cigarettes and made me grab one LOL!

Cigs today definitely do not taste "great". They taste "ok".

No side effects so far but at day 4 I'm supposed to up the dose, so I may get them at that time.

Hi I just got my script for chantix and medicaid denied it, I have been smoking for 41 yrs and I really want to quit but I can not do it on my own. if anyone has any info on how I can get it please let me know.thank you

Hmmm I'm on day 5 started the 2 pills a day and I'm back to smoking like before.. I hope it's just a blimp, but I don't feel like the first days, the feeling that I didn't need a smoke at all because it felt like I just had one

Hmmm I'm on day 5 started the 2 pills a day and I'm back to smoking like before.. I hope it's just a blimp, but I don't feel like the first days, the feeling that I didn't need a smoke at all because it felt like I just had one

Milker.

OMG, Milker. You must be one hyper fella. You are not suppose to keep smoking past the 5 days, sweetie. Put the cigarettes down and practice a little self-control. Écoutez: Autre chose de trouvaille à faire avec vos mains.Mike

OMG, Milker. You must be one hyper fella. You are not suppose to keep smoking past the 5 days, sweetie. Put the cigarettes down and practice a little self-control. Écoutez: Autre chose de trouvaille à faire avec vos mains.Mike

Hmmm the website says to continue smoking until day 8 unless you don't want to smoke (which was going well on day 2 and 3, but day 4 and today not at all), while the drug starts working. On day 7 I'm supposed to go with 2 mg/day, right now I'm at 1mg.

I am on the 6th week of taking Chantix and although I still smoke, the number of cigarettes have dropped off from 2 packs a day to maybe a pack every 3 days. I sticking with the 12 week plan that my doctor told me several of her patients quit completely after the 13th week. There are 3 strengths of Chantix and I am on the 2nd strength.

If your insurance won't pay for Chantix, you might consider Commit, if you smoke alot, buy the 4mg lozenges which can be purchased over the counter at Walgreens or Walmart for $32.99.

Currently taking a daily total of 41 meds while only two meds for AIDS, the rest for other body organs effected by years of retrovirals. Diagnosed with Lung Cancer in 2012, COPD Stage 4 2015, and everyday comes with different health episodes which has sent me to the Er via EMS on a regular basis. My quality of life has been impacted to the point I am just tired of this life and ready to head to heaven..

I tried commit lozenge before, this was horrible, 10 minutes after taking it i had this nicotine rush that made me light headed for a couple of hours. I tried to only take 1/4, it was better but still not too good. Also the peppery taste in the mouth it was disgusting !

I like chantix because there is no nicotine in it.. Interestingly enough, I haven't smoked for 2 hours and don't want one now.. so maybe it's taking 3 hours to start its effect. I should also try not to give in so fast and make an effort to not take a cig and see if the small craving goes away. I have to remind myself that this is not a magic pill and there is some work on my part too ! I'm feeling more confident right now

Stop and think before you light up another smoke Milker. It is all in your mind. If you just say nope I don't need a smoke it will go away. Chew some gum eat some hard candy, take a walk keep your mind off of smoking. Also crush those remaining smokes and say no more, hide those ashtrays!!!!!!!!!!! Be strong and you can do it. Wait till you start the 1mg pill twice a day. Then you will get sick as a dog if you light up. Day 12 for me and could care less if I ever pick one up again.

Only 12 days.. this is great Jerry, real great Trust me, I want to say the same thing soon, and I just had a little urge about 5mn ago and it was gone in 10 seconds. This is much better than the real cravings that I used to have with other alternatives.

I kept a jar with cigarette buds and everytime I had a craving I would open the jar and smell it. That did it, after one good sniff the craving was gone.Try not to give into your cravings from now on...you will see that after 2 weeks or so, you won't even remember cigarettes exist.Be strong, stay focused, you can do it

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Well it looks like Chantix has a double effect on me, which is VERY VERY GOOD!!!!

I've smoked 4 cigarettes today, the 4th was smoked in two hours interval, 50% at 2pm, 50% at 4pm, 8 yesterday. I must say that not only the cigs I've smoked today taste more like licking an ashtray than anything pleasurable, it also prevents me from drinking, the bourbon I was so used to is tasting like bad water.

I hope this is not just temporary.. coming from 2 packs a day to 5 cigs/day (I'm sure i'll get one after eating, but then again maybe not) in just 10 days without major cravings is unbelievable, and if it helps me stop drinking at the same time, which I originally postponed until I stopped smoking, then double whammy!

20 days and still no smoke no desire to even pick up one and light one up. Can tell a big difference have got my taste buds back and can smell things much better. The medication wants you too take it for 12 weeks after being on it for over three weeks now I am about to say no more little blue pills for me.

Just think you are going to be saving almost $3,000.00 per year by not smoking. Congratulations on the quiting. It is hard, but you will get through it. Take care, D

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20 days and still no smoke no desire to even pick up one and light one up. Can tell a big difference have got my taste buds back and can smell things much better. The medication wants you too take it for 12 weeks after being on it for over three weeks now I am about to say no more little blue pills for me.

Way to go Jerry!

I only took Chantix for 4 weeks myself. I did get the prescription for another month just in case I had a relapse.I think smoking tobacco is both a physical and mental addiction. Chantix is not a nicotine product, so by the 4th week I was nicotine free. The cravings a have are purely mental. I was able to control those without Chantix. Give it a try Jerry, but do get a prescription filled just in case you have a relapse.

Well it looks like Chantix has a double effect on me, which is VERY VERY GOOD!!!!

I've smoked 4 cigarettes today, the 4th was smoked in two hours interval, 50% at 2pm, 50% at 4pm, 8 yesterday. I must say that not only the cigs I've smoked today taste more like licking an ashtray than anything pleasurable, it also prevents me from drinking, the bourbon I was so used to is tasting like bad water.

I hope this is not just temporary.. coming from 2 packs a day to 5 cigs/day (I'm sure i'll get one after eating, but then again maybe not) in just 10 days without major cravings is unbelievable, and if it helps me stop drinking at the same time, which I originally postponed until I stopped smoking, then double whammy!

Milker.

You're doing good Milker, Now try with NO CIGARETTES... You can do it.... I smoked for 20 + years. I started around 13, I smoke Gitanes Brunes Non Filter Cigarettes. Yes all because of YOU the FRENCH.....LOL

Be strong guys, stay focused.

Rich(who is tobacco free now)

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Today marks 4 weeks of no smoking!!!!! I am thrilled to death. I have even missed a dose of Chantix here and there with no cravings. I think I am well on my way to quitting for good! Congrats to all those quitting!

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That's just great news Milker! How's the drinking? Because I remember when I used to get drunk, I'd smoke like two-three packs of cigarettes in one night. I'm on day three completely without cigarettes. Betty

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One thing about not smoking now is when I get into my car it does not smell like an ashtray. Also it is much cleaner now can even see out of the windows better. Also can smell my clothes after they have been washed. No more yellow stains on my fingers. Yeah and such clean and fresher breath and teeth.

That's just great news Milker! How's the drinking? Because I remember when I used to get drunk, I'd smoke like two-three packs of cigarettes in one night. I'm on day three completely without cigarettes. Betty

Drinking has been reduced to two small glasses, coming from half a bottle. Interestingly enough, morning coffee has been reduced 80% too; for two days I've just had 2 cups instead of a full pot I still smoked today, 4 cigs last yesterday, but this is the end of the pack, and I have no plans to buy a new one for now. Tomorrow should be day 1 of 0 cigs!!

Milker.

edited to add: there was obviously a connection with coffee and alcohol that I never made. I always thought all three addictions were individual and I would have to work on them one at a time.

Dr gave me a scrip for Chantix last appointment, of course that was 3 months ago and I have yet to start. But after reading this thread I am off to the RX.

I do find it strange that a drug that will help one stop smoking thereby reducing the risk of a multitude of diseases and thereby reducing health care cost is not covered by health insurance. Is there something wrong with this picture.

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Hi woodshere.. so far today 0 cigarettes and absolutely NO craving.. just "thinking" about a cig, but none of the cravings you are used to.

I asked the pharmacist why it was not covered, and she said that they've seen so many people relapse with the other solutions, or just not go through, that they want to wait a couple of years to see the real success rate.

I hope you join the club very soon! You may have seen that some people have completely stopped after a couple of days, the way I used it was to continue smoking as usual, but quickly (day 3 I think) i didn't want to smoke as much and went from 2 packs to 1 pack, then slowly went down to 4 cigs yesterday in a matter of 11 days, then today I had no desire to smoke at all. So do it the way you feel, don't force yourself to go through difficult cravings during the first 10 days if those happen, just take a cig, and as others said, they taste disgusting too, and most of the time you can't smoke it all.

I'm having a serious craving right now, but I'm hanging tight, drinking water, and going to the gym in one hour. That one is not an easy one, been there for more than 30 minutes..so I just took my evening dose 15mn ago.. hopefully I should be fine soon

Milker.

edited to add: all is fine, went away 10 mn after taking the chantix. w00t!

Ok just to update it has been over a month and have not had any smokes. Chantix works but DAMN I Really could have smoked one today!!!!!!!!!!!

Had to paint my trailer outside today and work beside of my mom which she was telling me to not paint this and don't paint that. I threw the damn paint brush down and said I NEED A DAMN SMOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But I fought the craving and just went and hit something else instead. Spent the weekend with my sister and she and her husband and my niece all smoke and DAMN I WANTED ONE SO BAD!!!!!!!!!

Ok just to update it has been over a month and have not had any smokes. Chantix works but DAMN I Really could have smoked one today!!!!!!!!!!!

Had to paint my trailer outside today and work beside of my mom which she was telling me to not paint this and don't paint that. I threw the damn paint brush down and said I NEED A DAMN SMOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But I fought the craving and just went and hit something else instead. Spent the weekend with my sister and she and her husband and my niece all smoke and DAMN I WANTED ONE SO BAD!!!!!!!!!

35 DAYS A NO SMOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Way to go Jerry...keep it up man....don't give in, walk, have some candy..

Rich(who has been cigarette free since March 14, 2007 thanks to Chantix)

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Well what can I say about this product it works for the cravings. But when times get you down just got to have a smoke from time to time. But it works otherwise, at least im not smoking two packs aday like I was a month ago. There are days I wish I had someone to talk too so I would not have to go and light one up. It is so nice to be smoke free but damn it hurts not having a friend too talk too from time to time.

I started around June 16 and I'm down from 2 1/2 packs a day to 4-5 cigs a day. I believe the last ones are the serious habits ones that are harder to get rid of, mainly a cig after morning coffee, one after lunch, 1 before dinner, 1 after dinner.

I'm extremely pleased with this, and I'm not pushing it to completely go to zero, but I've been able to skip the coffee one many times. There is still this "panic" of not having a cigarette available in the morning that makes me buy a pack in the evening even if there are 3 cigarettes left in the pack. This is what makes me smoke, still. Once I overcome this "panic" I will be cigarette free I think.

Milky....You can get a prescription for Wellbutrin from your doc. Why not take that last step if you are down to 4 or 5 a day? As for morning coffee...do you smoke in the house? If so stop smoking in the house. Rule here is : no smoking in the house, so smoking in the house is NOT an option.

Milky....You can get a prescription for Wellbutrin from your doc. Why not take that last step if you are down to 4 or 5 a day? As for morning coffee...do you smoke in the house? If so stop smoking in the house. Rule here is : no smoking in the house, so smoking in the house is NOT an option.

I'm confident I will be at zero soon, bear.. I'm actually getting coffee now and skipping that one, because I'm in the house and I don't want you to spank me It's actually easy to skip it.. will you be there for lunch, bear daddy

bear is right, stop smoking at home and in the car as well. You'll notice that if you make yourself go outside to smoke you will most likely think twice before lighting up.I also bought some herbal cigarettes ( I think the name was Ecstasy) it was an herbal blend (tobacco and cannabis free). On my first week of NOT smoking, I would light one of those up when I had cravings, and since they are not tobacco, it did nothing for me and just made me want to put it out after 1 puff.

Rich(who still has not lit up a cigarette since March)

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